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CANOR stands for uncompromising sound quality, European engineering and a passion for reproducing music as authentically as possible. For more than three decades, the Slovak manufacturer has been developing and producing high-quality audio components for demanding music lovers.

Every CANOR component is created with a single goal: to convey the emotional power of music without compromise – with exceptional precision, natural musicality and timeless elegance.

Experience music as it was meant to be heard

When an audio system truly convinces, the technology fades into the background – and the music takes centre stage.

CANOR components have been developed precisely to deliver this experience. Voices sound vivid, instruments reveal their natural timbre and even the finest nuances remain clearly audible.

The result is sound reproduction with exceptional transparency, spatial depth and musical naturalness – created for people who do not just want to hear music, but truly experience it.

Craftsmanship and engineering

The story of CANOR began in the early 1990s with the development of high-quality tube amplifiers. Since then, the company has followed a clear philosophy: uncompromising development, high-quality materials and precision manufacturing.

Today, CANOR components are produced at the company’s own facility in Prešov, Slovakia. Development, manufacturing and quality control all take place under one roof – a key factor behind the exceptional quality and reliability of the products.

Technology in the service of music

Developing a high-end audio component requires experience, precision and a genuine passion for sound.

CANOR combines classic valve technology with state-of-the-art development and measurement techniques. Carefully selected components, precisely optimised circuit designs and extensive measurement and listening tests ensure that every component meets the highest audiophile standards.

Many elements are fully developed and manufactured in-house – from the electronics through to the precisely engineered chassis.

High-end components for audiophile systems

The CANOR portfolio includes a range of high-quality audio components designed for demanding hi-fi systems.

Valve amplifiers
Class-A amplifiers offering exceptional musical naturalness and impressive sound depth.

Hybrid and transistor amplifiers
Modern amplifier concepts combining the warmth of valves with the control of powerful transistor technology.

Phono preamplifiers
Audiophile phono stages for vinyl enthusiasts with the highest expectations.

Digital sources
DACs and CD players featuring precise signal processing and a refined musical character.

All components are designed to reproduce music with maximum purity, dynamics and expression.

European high-end manufacturing

CANOR is among the few manufacturers in the high-end audio sector that carry out a large part of their development and production in their own facility.

This control over the entire development and manufacturing process enables exceptional quality, outstanding reliability and precise sonic tuning of every individual component.

Distribution and specialist retail

Distribution of CANOR in Germany, Austria and the Benelux region is handled by IDC Klaassen, an experienced distributor of high-end audio brands.

Working together with specialised retailers, IDC Klaassen ensures that music lovers can experience CANOR components under optimal conditions.

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Products

REFERENCE LINE

Models
Hyperion P1 Preamplifier (photo)
Virtus M1 Mono Power Amplifier
Virtus S1S Stereo Power Amplifier

The benchmark-setting flagships of CANOR technology. Uncompromising designs for absolute sonic accuracy and musical authenticity.

The Hyperion P1 is a pure Class A tube preamplifier with no feedback. It is regarded as CANOR’s reference preamplifier. Its solid aluminium enclosure with 10 mm thick walls eliminates vibrations. The absence of overall negative feedback results in a more musical and, in many respects, more realistic sound. More information

The pure Class A mono tube power amplifier Virtus M1 serves as a reference power amplifier for CANOR’s development engineers as well as for numerous specialist magazines and hi-fi dealers. Its solid aluminium enclosure, balanced design and some of the lowest harmonic distortion levels ever measured in tube amplifiers promise outstanding sound quality. More information

The reference-class Virtus S1S dual-mono solid-state power amplifier with Class AB technology delivers its first watts of output in pure Class A operation. Special feedback circuits linearise the amplifier stages, while an extremely low THD ensures ultra-low distortion. With 2 x 400 watts into 4 Ω, it offers enormous power reserves. More information

PERFORMANCE LINEPERFORMANCE LINE

Virtus A3 all-in-one hybrid integrated amplifier (Photo)
AI 2.10 Tube pre-amplifier with Class D power amplifiers
CD 2.10 D/A converter + CD player
Verto D3 D/A converter
DAC 2.10 D/A converter
Asterion V3 tube phono preamplifier
PH 2.10 tube phono preamplifier

Cutting-edge technology, developed for pure musical performance with an emphasis on dynamics, clarity and long-lasting listening pleasure.

The Virtus A3 is a unique, symmetrically designed all-in-one hybrid integrated amplifier with hybrid Class A/AB operation. It combines two power amplifier stages, a phono preamplifier, a headphone amplifier and a D/A converter in a compact enclosure. The control knob incorporates a touchscreen for operating all device functions. More information

CANOR’s AI 2.10 combines a tube preamplifier with Class D power amplifier stages and delivers an output of 2 x 150 watts into 4 ohms. An oversized input transformer (toroidal transformer) reduces noise to a minimum, while four RCA and two XLR inputs provide connectivity for numerous audio sources. More information

With its extremely high-resolution D/A converter, the combined tube CD player and D/A converter CD 2.10 guarantees audiophile sound quality both when playing discs and when receiving digital music data. The analogue and digital sections are strictly separated and feature independent power supplies. More information

The Verto D3 DAC is a digital-to-analogue converter with a tube output stage whose universal DAC can convert virtually all available audio file formats. Digital inputs: 1 x USB-B (PCM up to 24-bit / 768 kHz & DoP DSD up to DSD256 & Native DSD up to DSD512), 1 x AES/EBU (PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, DoP DSD64), 1 x Coax (PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, DoP DSD64), 2 x Optical (PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz, DoP DSD64), 1 x TV Input (PCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz). More information

The DAC 2.10 is a digital-to-analogue converter with a tube output stage whose universal DAC can convert virtually all available audio file formats. Four digital inputs as well as analogue RCA and XLR outputs provide flexible connection and application options. More information

The Asterion V3 is a tube phono preamplifier with XLR and RCA inputs that supports both MC and MM cartridges. It supports the simultaneous connection of two cartridges – one MM and one MC – allowing you to switch seamlessly between them. Its versatile remote control lets you operate all key preamplifier functions directly from your listening position. More information

Using the minimum number of gain stages required for purely passive equalisation, the CANOR PH 2.10 tube phono preamplifier delivers excellent sound quality with all MM and MC cartridges thanks to its highly flexible gain, resistance and capacitance settings. More information

Foundation Line

Models
Virtus I4S integrated amplifier (photo)
Verto D4S D/A converter

CANOR’s affordable Foundation Line combines a unique design with state-of-the-art technologies and concepts, some adapted from the Reference Series, to deliver a compelling listening experience.

The Virtus I4S combines an integrated amplifier, phono preamplifier and headphone amplifier in a compact design. Its fully discrete transistor stages with a true dual-mono architecture deliver 2 x 120 watts of output power into 4 ohms, while the central control knob with integrated display provides access to all device settings. More information

The extremely compact Verto D4S D/A converter impresses with its minimalist design, extensive connectivity, premium converter chips and first-class sound quality. Operation is handled via an 18 cm touchscreen with a clear and intuitive user interface. More information